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26 things to do in and around Montreal that are totally accessible
Montreal's accessibility might be a work in progress, but the city seems to be coming around to the fact that it’s rude to stair. At least, not without a ramp or elevator nearby. From relaxing in a fairytale greenhouse to paddleboarding on the Saint Lawrence River, some of the city's coolest spots are now more reachable than ever. You can lose yourself in floor-to-ceiling digital artworks or sip afternoon tea at the Ritz like royalty.
This gorgeous Montreal park is the best place to watch the sunset
If witnessing the total solar eclipse in Montreal felt like a spiritual awakening, you're not alone. While Montreal will be able to view a partial eclipse in 2025, our chances of catching a cosmic moment similar to April 8 won't happen for a hot minute. So, why wait to feel alive again? While it won't hit the same, Montreal sunsets are bound to stir up similar emotions, and there's one spot in particular that you're bound to fall in love with.
Issue 64: Winter 2024
We Are Human The phoenix burns and rises from the ashes, but no ashes are left to be reborn from. The Piano Teacher: On Grief and Queerness There’s a certain depth of alienation that no tender force can refute. “That Careful Distillation”: An Interview with T. Liem What are we made of, if not repetitions and alterations?
9 Montreal Activities For A Great Night Out Without Alcohol
When the weekend rolls around Montreal’s world-famous nightlife kicks into full gear — providing a seemingly endless choice of entertainment after hours. But, if you’re looking for an alcohol-free experience, the options can seem slim. Whether you’re doing Sober October, abstaining from alcohol for religious reasons, or you’re too hungover to even look at another mixed drink the city has plenty of exciting, relaxing, and romantic activities to enjoy.
Contingent freedom
Charlotte Munro and her mom smiled for a selfie high above the frothy water of Niagara Falls. Amidst a difficult year where Munro endured both opioid withdrawal and a near-deadly infection, the weekend trip should have been a respite. But the getaway quickly turned sour because she was forced to forgo packing one essential item—her medication.
U of T students feel impact of lockdown following coronavirus outbreak in China
The first reported case of coronavirus originated from the city of Wuhan, China. TAUNO TOHK/CC FLCIKR As China grapples with a rise in cases of the coronavirus, which initially broke out in the city of Wuhan, two U of T students spoke to The Varsity about their experiences — one was forced to stay in Wuhan due to an expanded quarantine, and another was met with fear from other students as she returned to U of T for the semester.
U of T to redesign mental health services following task force’s report
Students have protested multiple times outside of Simcoe Hall to call on Governing Council to improve on the percieved lack of mental health resources. SHANNA HUNTER/THE VARSITY Content warning: article contains mentions of suicide. Following a months-long consultation process with the U of T community, the Presidential & Provostial Task Force on Student Mental Health submitted its final report on January 15.
SCSU AGM 2019: Controversial motion to limit executive terms voted down
VICTORIA LEE/THE VARSITY The 2019 Scarborough Campus Students’ Union (SCSU) Annual General Meeting (AGM) on November 27 got off to an exciting start with the introduction of two emergency motions. It ended anticlimactically when a room booking issue meant the meeting could not be extended beyond 9:00 pm, thus leaving many items unaddressed.
Ford government’s Student Choice Initiative quashed in Ontario court
SUMAYYAH AJEM/THE VARSITY On November 21, the Divisional Court of Ontario unanimously ruled in favour of the Canadian Federation of Students–Ontario (CFS–O) and the York Federation of Students (YFS) in a legal challenge that repealed the provincial government’s Student Choice Initiative (SCI).
U of T responds to allegations of student handcuffed by campus police
UTM administration answered student questions on policies in the works that would improve student mental health. SHANNA HUNTER/THE VARSITY Content warning: this article contains mentions of suicide. At the University Affairs Board (UAB) meeting on November 13, Vice-Provost, Students Sandy Welsh was met with questions about the recent allegations that a student was handcuffed by UTM Campus Police while seeking help during a mental health crisis.
Court proceedings begin for lawsuit against Ontario government on SCI
Queen's Park, the seat of the Ontario government. DINA DONG/THE VARSITY Earlier today, the Canadian Federation of Students–Ontario (CFS–O) and the York Federation of Students (YFS) concluded the first hearing in their court proceedings against the Ontario government on the Student Choice Initiative (SCI), with the justices choosing to deliver a decision at a later date.
“This is powerful. This is historic. This is unprecedented”: students lead second Global Climate Strike at Queen’s Park
DINA DONG/THE VARSITY Joining millions around the globe, U of T students protested at Queen’s Park on September 27 to demand action on the climate crisis. These protests marked the end of a week-long strike that started on September 20, spearheaded by 16-year-old Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg, to denounce inaction on the climate crisis by world leaders at this week’s United Nations Climate Action Summit.
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